Description: The Commanders by Robert M. Utley Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Taking a novel approach to the military history of the post-Civil War West, distinguished historian Robert Utley examines the careers of seven military leaders who served as major generals for the Union in the Civil War, then as brigadier generals in command of the US Armys western departments. Publisher Description Taking a novel approach to the military history of the post-Civil War West, distinguished historian Robert M. Utley examines the careers of seven military leaders who served as major generals for the Union in the Civil War, then as brigadier generals in command of the U.S. Armys western departments. By examining both periods in their careers, Utley makes a unique contribution in delineating these commanders strengths and weaknesses. While some of the books subjects - notably Generals George Crook and Nelson A. Miles - are well known, most are no longer widely remembered. Yet their actions were critical in the expansion of federal control in the West. The commanders effected the final subjugation of American Indian tribal groups, exercising direct oversight of troops in the field as they fought the wars that would bring Indians under military and government control. After introducing readers to postwar army doctrine, organization, and administration, Utley takes each general in turn, describing his background, personality, eccentricities, and command style and presenting the rudiments of the campaigns he prosecuted. Crook embodied the ideal field general, personally leading his troops in their operations, though with varying success. Christopher C. Augur and John Pope, in contrast, preferred to command from their desks in department headquarters, an approach that led both of them to victory on the battlefield. And Miles, while perhaps the frontier armys most detestable officer, was also its most successful in the field. Rounding out the book with an objective comparison of all eight generals performance records, Utley offers keen insights into their influence on the U.S. military as an institution and on the development of the American West. Author Biography Robert M. Utley served in the National Park Service for 25 years in various capacities, including Chief Historian from 1964 to 1972. Since his retirement from the federal government in 1980, he has devoted himself full-time to historical research and writing with a specialty in the American West. He is author, among many articles and books he has published, of Cavalier in Buckskin: George Armstrong Custer and the Western Military Frontier, Revised Edition; Billy the Kid: A Short and Violent Life; Lone Star Lawmen: The Second Century of the Texas Rangers; and The Commanders: Civil War Generals Who Shaped the American West. A founder of the Western History Association, Utley has served on its governing council and as its president. Details ISBN 0806159782 ISBN-13 9780806159782 Title The Commanders Author Robert M. Utley Format Hardcover Year 2018 Pages 256 Publisher University of Oklahoma Press GE_Item_ID:124995450; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780806159782
Book Title: The Commanders
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Publication Name: Commanders : Civil War Generals Who Shaped the American West
Language: English
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Subject: United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), United States / 19th Century, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military / United States, Military
Publication Year: 2018
Item Height: 1.2 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 18.3 Oz
Item Length: 9.1 in
Author: Robert M. Utley
Subject Area: Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Width: 6.2 in
Format: Hardcover
